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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less drying.
No fabric softener was used • 'Fry a fabric softener.
Synthetics, permanent press • 'Fry a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture
(like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
items into smaller: loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you
are drying.
Lint f'dter is full • Clean lint filter b,_fore every load.
Improper or obstructed • Check installation instructions for proper
ducting ducting/venting
Blown fuses .or tripped
circuit breakers
Overloading/
combining loads
Underloading
Make sure ductirtg is clean, free of kinks
and unobstructed.
Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily
See the Venting the Dryer section.
Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.
Do not put rot:re than one washer load in
the dryer at a time.
If you are drying only one or two items,
add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.
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